Locating The Water Heater
Carefully choose a location for the new water heater. The placement is a very important consideration for the safety of the occupants in the building and for the most economical use of the appliance.
CAUTION
Property Damage Hazard
•All water heaters eventually leak.
•Do not install without adequate drainage.
Whether replacing an existing water heater or installing the water heater in a new location observe the following critical points:
1.The water heater must be located indoors.
2.The water heater must not be located in an area where it will be subject to freezing temperatures.
3.Locate the water heater so it is protected and not subject to physical damage by a moving vehicle.
4.Locate the water heater on a level surface.
5.Locate the water heater near a floor drain. The water heater should be located in an area where leakage of the tank or connections will not result in damage to the area adjacent to the water heater or to lower floors of the structure. When such locations cannot be avoided, it is recommended that a metal drain pan, adequately drained, be installed under the appliance.
6.Locate the water heater close to the point of major hot water usage.
7.Locate the water heater close to a 120 VAC power supply. See Power Supply on page 14 for requirements.
8.Locate the water heater where an adequate supply of fresh air for combustion and ventilation can be obtained. See Combustion Air and Ventilation on page 11.
9.Locate the water heater where the vent and intake air piping, when installed, will remain within the maximum equivalent lengths allowed. See Venting on page 20.
10.Do not locate the water heater where noise (such as the Combustion Blower) during normal operation will be objectionable in adjacent areas.
11.Do not locate the water heater where the subsequent installation of the vent (exhaust) or intake air terminations would be objectionable due to noise at the termination(s). This includes locations close to or across from windows and doors.
See Venting starting on page 20.
INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WHERE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS (VAPORS) ARE LIKELY TO BE PRESENT OR STORED (GARAGES, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, ETC.): Flammable liquids (such as gasoline, solvents, propane (LP or butane, etc.) and other substances (such as adhesives, etc.) emit flammable vapors which can be ignited by a gas water heater’s hot surface igniter or main burner. The resulting flashback and fire can cause death or serious burns to anyone in the area.
This water heater must not be installed directly on carpeting. Carpeting must be protected by metal or wood panel beneath the appliance extending beyond the full width and depth of the appliance by at least 3” (7.6 cm) in any direction, or if the appliance is installed
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